Slippery when wet sign

Warning signs

Slippery when wet sign

The road surface is slippery when wet. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.

MUTCD designation W8-5. See the federal MUTCD, page 9.

How to read signs like this

Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds. They tell you about a hazard or change ahead (curves, intersections, merges, slippery roads) so you can slow down before you get there.

Practice question

  1. Road sign for this question

    What hazard does this sign warn about?

    • A A winding road with many curves for the next few miles
    • B Loose gravel is on the road surface
    • C Pavement that may be slippery, especially when wet
    • D The road ahead is rough and broken
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    C. Pavement that may be slippery, especially when wet

    The car with wavy tire tracks means slippery conditions you might not expect. Slow down, avoid hard braking, and leave more following distance when it is wet. A plaque may name the cause, such as ice or oil.

    Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 215

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